Super Nova of The Month: Sarah Kerr
Congratulations to Sarah Kerr, Our Oct 2025 SuperNova!
Mountains and oceans - Sarah's drive to keep doing what she loves most!
Sarah has been training with Nova for just over a year and we chose her as our SuperNova for how she uses training and fitness to stay strong for what she loves most:
skiing, surfing, and adventure.
She’s surfed in Costa Rica, skied in France and Japan and has done hikes like the Dolomites and the glaciers of Zermatt.
Last year she had a skiing injury that broke a bone in her wrist. Injuries are a common reason for people slowing down but this didn't hold Sarah back - she found solutions which included doing specific training at Nova to work around and to ultimately fix that injury.
Her motivation to get past injuries and being able to keep building balance, strength and endurance is a no brainer when there are epic adventures and experiences to be had.
Sarah is a great example of why we each need to think beyond just the exercise and what it allows you to do in life. She proves that with the right mindset and consistent effort, you can always come back stronger.
👉 Read on to get inspired by Sarah’s story and to hear about her approach to health and fitness.
Mindset & Motivation
You are a very active person who hikes, surfs and skis… Last year you added a weekly Nova workout to your routine. What was your motivation behind adding this structured workout to your lifestyle?
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started at Nova when I was in a cast (scaphoid fracture while skiing in Japan). I had been working out at home but needed to adjust my workouts due to the cast. I wanted to do more strength training to maintain muscle mass and increase my health span.”
Training & Progress
Tell us what your current training and activity routine looks like and why does this routine work for you?
“Zack had suggested it as a fitness goal. I’ve always envied and admired triathletes. My takeaway from the experience is that the biggest battles take place between your ears.”
Is there a health, strength or fitness accomplishment you are most proud of and WHY?
“My biggest accomplishment lately is returning to skiing + surfing after my scaphoid fracture.”
Lifestyle & Challenges
What obstacles exist in your life that can get in the way of your momentum and how do you overcome these?
“My favourite activities all involve doing things outside so my biggest obstacle living here is the absence of mountains and the ocean.”
What specific routines, habits or ‘hacks’ do you think have contributed the most to your success? For example, is there a specific nutrition, recovery or stress management plan that you feel has really worked for you?
“My biggest tip for overall health is to not underestimate the power of good sleep, there is no substitute.”
Future Focus
What does success in health fitness look like for you going forward and are there new goals you are focused on next?
“My future goals are to ski more days every year and to hang 10 on my surfboard!”
By connecting her training to the bigger goal of skiing, surfing and exploring Sarah stayed motivated through injuries and setbacks. One of Nova’s core values is Performance.
Sarah embraces this value which makes staying motivated and committed to an active lifestyle that much easier. Performance however isn’t just about doing cool sports like surfing - it’s about being able to perform better at whatever matters most in your life, whether that’s work, family or adventure.
What is your WHY behind your training?
Once you find that, the journey is that much better.
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